Friday, 1 November 2013

November


October has packed it's bags and November has waltzed in.  Soon we'll be caught up in the madness of the holiday season.  But today I feel like I need to pause and just be.

Esse Quam Videri ~ To be, rather than to seem.  I like this, so I got a little creative with it.

We got through yet another round of  Halloween.  We weren't quite as organized as last year, but managed to get the pumpkins carved with time to spare.


And all of the decorations were up before it got dark.  The kids did all of the work while I ran around cleaning up shoes and hockey bags from the entryway, finding last minute costume items, keeping the dogs out of the way and taking care of dinner (ie. ordering pizza). We were finished in less than an hour.


They put together a Halloween window display.  A few strands of orange mini-lights, some black poster board cut-out shapes, and a white sheet backing.  Did they do a great job or what?


Pumpkin seeds were roasted, and candy was eaten.


This weekend we'll put away Halloween and pause.  Just for a short time, because I know they're already playing Christmas carols at the mall.




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48 comments:

  1. Tamara Camera1 November 2013 at 13:02

    Awesome! So spirited. And they did a great job with the decorations and costumes. Happy November to you! Brr...

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  2. My Garden Diaries1 November 2013 at 21:44

    Oh so true...I am trying to pause as long as I can before all the madness begins! Your Halloween pictures are fantastic! I just love the window decor! Its is so wonderful! And your kids look like they had a blast! Pizza here too last night! All the best this November!

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  3. Tami2 November 2013 at 11:25

    I love the window decor! Your boys did an awesome job decorating! I'm going to remember that for next season and have my boys join in on the halloween fun!
    How has the hockey season going for you so far?

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  4. Angela2 November 2013 at 20:11

    Love the Halloween decorations--the pumpkins are fabulous! Next year we'll have to do more than one...they look so good grouped together. The kids look like they had a great time, too!

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  5. Mary @ Over 40 and a Mum to One4 November 2013 at 09:27

    Love your window display #MagicMoments

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  6. Sarah Wherry4 November 2013 at 10:30

    Just found your blog - Awesome to see other big families! I've just started my personal blog about my crazy family of 5 beautiful children. I love to read about other people's lives, so you've got a new follower here! If you feel like it, you could check out my blog and read about my nut house (oops I mean well organised, smoothly running household! ) http://ourhappylittlevegemites.blogspot.com.au/

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  7. Jaime Oliver4 November 2013 at 14:30

    loving the window display honey x

    thanks for linking up with #MagicMoments x

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  8. Anonymous4 November 2013 at 14:30

    Beautiful photography! I love the window decorations x

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  9. Unknown4 November 2013 at 22:40

    Fab window display for Halloween! And I agree I need a pause before heading for Christmas (and Thanksgiving in a couple of weeks here in the US)
    #magicmoments

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  10. Jess4 November 2013 at 23:33

    Ha...I was at the mall this weekend and they were indeed playing Christmas toons! :)

    Thanks for joining the Link Up this week!

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  11. Tammy Killoough5 November 2013 at 09:47

    I love how awesome your projects turned out...That window it too adorable! Thank you so much for sharing it with us today on Twirl and Take a Bow! ~Tammy

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  12. Christina Morley5 November 2013 at 12:27

    Great job with the window! Halloween is something my kids have never experienced. Your photos tell the story so well and I'm thinking of showing them to my kids. Maybe one day, if we move to the States.

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  13. Unknown5 November 2013 at 13:20

    Great job on the window display, it looks like they all had a great halloween.
    Have a great day!!

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  14. Stephanie5 November 2013 at 15:19

    Amazing job on the window!

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  15. mail4rosey6 November 2013 at 07:49

    Everything looks great, I'm glad you had a fun time!

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  16. TaMara Sloan6 November 2013 at 14:53

    I love the window decorations! Looks like they came away with a good bit of candy too. Thanks for joining the party at Tales of a Pee Dee Mama.

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  17. Turnips 2 Tangerines7 November 2013 at 14:21

    Halloween, my favorite time of the year! Thanks so much for linking up at Four Seasons Blog Hop~ Have a great week~ Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines

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  18. krystal7 November 2013 at 21:18

    Thanks for adding it to Time For Mom! Hope to see you next week. :)

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  19. Unknown10 November 2013 at 15:02

    The need for pause. So true. I need to take time for longer pauses, myself. Thanks for sharing and for linking up with This Momma's Meandering Mondays!

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  20. Heather Coody11 November 2013 at 19:34

    This looks like great fun! What a wonderful family evening... :)

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  21. Cocktail Lady28 September 2014 at 15:09

    Love the window decoration! Cheers!!

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  22. Anonymous29 September 2014 at 14:59

    Thanks for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party! Your post has been pinned to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest board :)

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  23. The Thriftiness Miss1 October 2014 at 13:59

    Love the spooky window!

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  24. Alexis AKA MOM3 October 2014 at 09:39

    Love the window have fun and spooky!!!

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  25. Unknown7 October 2014 at 13:08

    The window looks really good! Thanks so much for sharing at the Create & Share Link Party. Hope to see you again tonight (7:00 PM MST)! http://designsbymissmandee.blogspot.com/

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  26. Weekend Craft8 October 2014 at 07:31

    Love the window! Thanks for stopping by Creative Spark Link Party. Hope you stop by again today to link up. http://bit.ly/CSLP23

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  27. Our Little Yarden15 October 2014 at 13:32

    Love the window - very spooky and we are getting ready for Halloween too

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  28. Unknown22 October 2014 at 12:44

    Very cool idea, and so easy! Thanks for the idea. I love Halloween.

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  29. DIY Crush Blog3 October 2015 at 15:08

    This looks like a lot of fun! Awesome décor!! Thanks for linking up to my first DIY Crush Craft Party!!

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  30. Lisa5 October 2015 at 13:59

    Oh, I love the window!!

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  31. Patti Estep @ Hearth and Vine6 October 2015 at 15:11

    Looks like you and your boys had a ton of fun and I love the window display. Very talented cut-outs. Thanks for linking up to our Tips and Trick party and sharing a few inspiring ideas for everyone to use this Halloween.

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  32. Unknown8 October 2015 at 16:10

    I love the window decorations! I would never have thought to make the tree limbs etc. out of black posterboard. It looks awesome. It sure is fun to get the whole family involved, isn't it? Sounds like a good time was had by all. Now sit back and enjoy it!!!

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  33. Unknown9 October 2015 at 10:35

    The window is sooo cute! Love! Stopping by to let you know you were my feature pick for the Halloween Spooktacular party! Sharing to day on social media! Have a great weekend!
    Kim

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  34. Jess11 October 2015 at 16:16

    Looks like fun had by all! :)

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

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  35. Currently Kelsie11 October 2015 at 22:58

    Your window display looks fabulous! I like how it isn't scary, but yet still fits the holiday so nicely. Thanks for linking up with The Alder Collective!

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  36. Randi14 October 2015 at 08:21

    This is super cute!!! Thanks so much for the inspiration- I'm totally doing this with my kids!

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  37. Unknown14 October 2015 at 12:29

    such a cute Halloween window display!! Thanks for the tips - I'll definitely be doing this!

    stop by and chat with me ♥ http://storybookapothecary.com/

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  38. Jennifer14 October 2015 at 15:54

    OMG I am so crushing on that window display! I usually put out my collection of miniature haunted houses but have been so far behind that my house still looks like Summer. The kids are totally disappointed! I hope to get to it and with their help maybe we can pull off this great decoration! Thanks for sharing with Saucy Saturdays!

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  39. My Cozy Corner15 October 2015 at 20:36

    Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop

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  40. Stampin' VMG20616 October 2015 at 11:13

    Love those fall and Halloween decorations!
    Thank you for sharing this week at Brag About It link party on VMG206 (Mondays at Midnight). I plan to feature you next week!
    ~ Megin of VMG206

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  41. Jess16 October 2015 at 11:54

    That window display is phenomenal.

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  42. joyh8217 October 2015 at 16:14

    Love your window, very creative!

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  43. Our Little Yarden18 October 2015 at 06:20

    Love your Halloween window it looks great - Thanks for linking up to Pin Worthy Wednesday, I have pinned your post to the Pin Worthy Wednesday Pinterest Board.

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  44. Unknown19 October 2015 at 10:28

    Your Halloween display is soooo cool! How festive! Very well done, indeed.

    I love the pictures too!

    Thanks for sharing (and for linking up to the #SHINEbloghop).

    Wishing you a lovely day.
    xoxo

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  45. Chelsea @ The Johnsons Plus Dog20 October 2015 at 16:06

    The window display is awesome and so simple! Love it. Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty - hope to see you again this weekend.

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  46. Unknown21 October 2015 at 13:07

    I love the window display! If only I had a big enough window so that I could that will and it still look pretty cool I would! Thank you Linking up with us at the Tips and Tricks Link Party! I hope to see you back this week!

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  47. Domesblissity25 October 2015 at 09:04

    Hi Jenn. Thanks so much for linking up to Thriving on Thursdays each week. My Halloween round up post will go live tomorrow and this post will be featured. Thanks for your support.

    Anne @ Domesblissity

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  48. Unknown11 October 2016 at 20:05

    Cute. A classic silouhette is such a fun and easy idea for decorations. What a great idea. I should try that.

    Thanks for sharing at #anythinghalloween

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